Store Manager
Iqaluit, NU | Retail Leadership Opportunity
Northern/NorthMart is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead our recently renovated store in Iqaluit, Nunavut. This is a high-impact leadership role for a proven retail professional looking to take ownership of a complex operation and make a real difference in a Northern community.
For the right candidate, this role offers the potential to earn a six-figure Salary; in Addition to, incentives, and Northern allowances.
What You’ll Do
- Lead all aspects of store operations, including sales, profitability, labour, and inventory
- Build, coach, and develop a strong leadership and frontline team
- Drive customer service, merchandising, and in-store execution
- Manage budgets, expenses, and loss prevention
- Build strong relationships within the community and with local stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of management experience in a high-volume grocery or retail environment
- Proven ability to deliver sales and bottom-line results
- Strong people leadership and communication skills
- Solid understanding of grocery retail operations
- Comfortable working in a remote, northern environment
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with performance incentives
- Food and accommodation allowances
- Paid relocation and vacation travel
- Comprehensive benefits and employer-paid pension
- Employer Ownership Plan with company match
- Paid training and development
About Life in Iqaluit
Living in Iqaluit offers a unique lifestyle for people who value community, adventure, and a strong connection to the land. It’s an ideal place for individuals and families who enjoy the outdoors, embrace four distinct seasons, and appreciate a close-knit, welcoming community. Iqaluit offers modern amenities including a newly renovated Northern Store, restaurants, fitness facilities, cultural centers, and reliable air connections to southern Canada. The city has strong education options with multiple elementary and secondary schools, French and Inuktitut programming, and access to post-secondary learning through Nunavut Arctic College. For those who enjoy northern living, meaningful work, and a slower pace balanced with rich culture and opportunity, Iqaluit can be an incredibly rewarding place to call home.
Relocation is required. Support is provided.
We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Our Promise to Indigenous PeoplesThe North West Company ("NWC" or "North West") recognizes its longstanding relationship with Indigenous Peoples and its role as the largest provider of goods and services to Indigenous communities in northern Canada. North West’s predecessor entities were fur trading and provisioning companies that economically intertwined with Indigenous Nations for hundreds of years, well before the accelerated settler periods of the 19th and early 20th centuries. North West acknowledges its predecessors were also instruments of European sovereignty and power that contributed to the colonization of Indigenous territories and Nations that make up the geography of Canada today. In the spirit of Truth and Reconciliation, we acknowledge Canada’s colonial history and the policies of racism that created power imbalances throughout history and the resulting harm done to Indigenous Peoples.
Our Promise to Indigenous Peoples is a reaffirmed commitment to building more collaborative relationships that will enhance the inclusion and social well-being of Indigenous People of Canada. We fully commit to the spirit of reconciliation reflected in the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action and final report.
Help Us Serve Rural and Remote Communities
The North West Company plays a critical role in serving rural and remote communities across Canada’s north. Customers trust our Northern stores and NorthMart stores to provide the products and services that make their lives better. In turn, we trust our in-store personnel to deliver! If you are considering a career in the north, we offer excellent compensation and the freedom to make a store your own. You’ll have the rare opportunity of experiencing life in the north, with its outdoor activities and culturally engaged communities. We put our full support, including first-rate training, behind you. Many of our most successful operators worked their way up through our stores. If you are ready for adventure and hungry for a meaningful, wide-open career, take a look at what we have to offer.
We’d love to hear from all workers who are motivated to thrive professionally and personally while making a difference in multiple communities across the North. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The North West Company is proud to serve and support communities in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food, and our goal is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On the road
